McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Quoc Nguyen looks on as an AV-8B Harrier, assigned the "Nightmares" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 513, lands aboard the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious force. Courtesy U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber